Alison Durkee

Alison Durkee

Forbes Staff|Business

Alison Durkee is a senior reporter covering breaking news, with a focus on legal issues and U.S. politics. She joined Forbes in 2020 and is based in New York City, covering such topics as the Supreme Court, litigation against Donald Trump and clashes over abortion rights. Durkee

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130,344 viewsJan 24, 2025

No, Trump Won’t Likely Get To Run For A Third Term: Here’s Why

While it’s all but certain Trump allies can’t change the Constitution—modifying the 22nd Amendment—the president could try to use legal loopholes to stay in power.

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117,449 viewsJan 23, 2025

Can Trump End Birthright Citizenship? What To Know After Judge Blocks Executive Order

A federal judge declared Trump's order is "blatantly unconstitutional" before blocking it Thursday.

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21,568 viewsJan 23, 2025

Judge Blocks Trump’s Birthright Citizenship Restrictions In Court—For Now: ‘Blatantly Unconstitutional’

The order was scheduled to take effect in mid-February.

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38,766 viewsJan 23, 2025

Can Trump Cancel Biden-Era Spending Plans Through Impoundment? Here’s What To Know.

Trump’s nominee to lead the Office of Management and Budget has refused to say Trump will follow the law that forbids him from blocking funds.

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125,813 viewsJan 22, 2025

Trump’s FBI Director Pick Kash Patel Will Have Confirmation Hearing Next Week—Here’s Why He’s So Controversial

Patel has long raged against the so-called Deep State and prioritized his loyalty to Trump.